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Proverbs 20:29

World English Bible

The glory of young men is their strength.
The splendor of old men is their gray hair.

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Proverbs 20:29 in other translations

The glory of young men is their strength; And the beauty of old men is the hoary head.

Proverbs 20:29 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 20:29 in context

  1. 27The spirit of man is Yahweh’s lamp,
    searching all his innermost parts.
  2. 28Love and faithfulness keep the king safe.
    His throne is sustained by love.
  3. 29The glory of young men is their strength.
    The splendor of old men is their gray hair.
  4. 30Wounding blows cleanse away evil,
    and beatings purge the innermost parts.